"These dumplings are the most succulent we?ve ever had. The secret is in the quality of the meat: Reusing uses locally raised heritage breeds such as Berkshire or Ossabaw, but any free-range pork will have enough fat and flavor to make a difference...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound fatty ground pork
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1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
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1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
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1/2 teaspoon Vietnamese chile-garlic sauce (preferably Huy Fong brand)
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1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated peeled ginger
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1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar (not seasoned)
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2 teaspoons soy sauce
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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Pinch of white pepper
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3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro stems
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3 tablespoons finely chopped flowering chives, flat Chinese chives (garlic chives), or scallions
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24 to 30 round dumpling wrappers (preferably with egg)
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Garnish: thinly sliced scallions